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[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1478360294' post='3168623'] And do you know what "one hit wonder" means.? [/quote] I think fleabag was given a big opportunity. [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1457818960' post='3002140'] Which one-hit wonders that you love? You are welcome to interpret 'one-hit wonder' quite liberally: [list] [*]A literal one-hit wonder such as Carl Douglas's Kung-Fu Fighting [*]A supernova type going from obscurity to heights of fame with a few hits and back to obscurity very quickly. Think Billie Piper. [*]A performer or band who were around for decades but are only really known for a song or two. Think The Proclaimers. [/list] [/quote]

[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1478303553' post='3168382'] & his solo here with Bill Laurence on Bill's new dvd is amazing. Such feel. [url="https://youtu.be/ft8pD-hB2aI"]https://youtu.be/ft8pD-hB2aI[/url] [/quote] That sounds great. Think I will have to order the DVD. Thanks for the heads up.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1478281844' post='3168208'] It's a bloke with dirty hands doing terrible things to a bird... In a tank. [/quote] That's not dirty hands. It's a bloke with rubber gloves doing terrible things to a bird... In a tank.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1478279568' post='3168172'] Loads of examples in classical music - search for "hemiola". Wikipedia says "[color=#252525][font=sans-serif]This figure is a common African [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_pattern"]bell pattern[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif], used by the [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hausa_people"]Hausa people[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif] of [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria"]Nigeria[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif], in [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Vodou_drumming"]Haitian Vodou drumming[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif], Cuban [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_(religion)"]palo[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif], and many other drumming systems. The figure is also used in many sub-varieties of the Flamenco genre ([/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buler%C3%ADas"]bulerías[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif], for example), and in various popular Latin American musics."[/font][/color] [/quote] Yes, I am aware. Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I meant popular or well known tunes other than my two posts, that were specifically alternating 6/8 + 3/4 two bar combinations. There is a 'Ravel' String example, but most write up or theory studies always seem to quote the 'America' and '633 Squadron' themes. I suppose they are the most popular, or well known tunes outside of Latin music/Flamenco varieties or extreme classical pieces that use that time sig combination.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1478181564' post='3167336'] Seeing as someone mentioned Mr Buble, have you heard this? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgmFXye1FLc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=KgmFXye1FLc[/url] [/quote] Blimey, have you heard the band on this (BBC live)..... Amazing. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04f2lvr

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1478270098' post='3168075'] I've changed my mind...a bit 9/8 is the greatest time signature since Claude Debussy's 'Clair de Lune' is the greatest piece of music ever written. There I've said it. [/quote] Actually I have changed my mind as well (from 7/8). I realized I like two time signatures alternating. Specifically 'America' from 'West Side Story' and '633 Squadron'. 6/8+3/4....(Well the main themes). Two divisions that are very pulsating and driven, yet very natural in feel. I can't think of any other tunes/pieces/cues with a 6/8+3/4 combination? Interesting/clever that Ron Goodwin used the Squadron numbers in the time sig. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWXQUhBsUVM[/media] Some Latin Cross Rhythms in the intro. Terrific writing from the great Bernstein. West Side Story still blows me away musically. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB4lOWfgD5s[/media]

The Beatles, maybe one of the best urban legends? "I believe they are a popular beat combo, m'lud". Huge contribution to pop music, no doubting that. You don't have to like them, but as a musician, you can't deny that they wrote some great songs.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1478191404' post='3167447'] He had two other top ten hits and two more top-twentiers - hardly a one-hit wonder! [/quote] [color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3]"America may have had Elvis, but we had Jimmy Nail"[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1478190625' post='3167434'] [url="https://youtu.be/4iF47M3YDlg"]http://youtu.be/4iF47M3YDlg[/url] [/quote] I think Guy Pratt's Bass line on that is terrific.

^^^^ Not sure what has gone on font wise. I only took the 's' out of 'https'.....

[color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]After doing some Google homework, It seems 'Walking in Memphis' BY Marc Cohn is classed as a one hit wonder. [/size][/font][/color] [color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]Love the tune and the Piano playing. I am not really one for getting into lyrics, but there are some great lines in there.[/size][/font][/color] [color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK5YGWS5H84[/size][/font][/color] [color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]After more digging, 'The Way It Is' by Bruce Hornsby is also down as a one hit wonder.[/size][/font][/color] [color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]https://ragmamarag.wordpress.com/tag/one-hit-wonders/[/size][/font][/color] [color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]Both similar in style. Again great Piano playing.[/size][/font][/color] [size=2] [/size][color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]Seems that apart from Elton John and Liberace, Singing Piano players are a thumbs down in this country. [/size][/font][/color] [color="#222222"][font="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][size=2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOeKidp-iWo[/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1478184462' post='3167368'] A local lad stevie riks does these great vids. check out these [/quote] He is great. Love his 'Bee Gees Misheard Lyrics'. Oh man, so funny. Top geezer.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1478181564' post='3167336'] Seeing as someone mentioned Mr Buble, have you heard this? Possibly one of the worst covers I've encountered in recent years. [/quote] Stonking band and terrific arrangement. Not keen on that vocal performance at all. Twee....and ...err... 'Polite'...

7/8

If you want to learn a little more than Bass... A nice little software (free) learning tool. http://gospelmusicians.com/midiculous.html

BigRedX makes some good points above. I joined PRS along time ago, at the time it was free. Also worth remembering that MCPS is now collected through PRS as well. ([color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]The licensing of MCPS rights is handled by [/font][/color][i]PRS[/i][i] for Music).[/i] I have looked into 'Sentric' in the past. To me, It wasn't really going to be of any advantage. Certainly collecting overseas broadcast royalties is quicker through PRS. Sentric advise joining PRS as well. http://www.sentricmusic.com/blog/2015/april/frequently-asked-questions/

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1478074973' post='3166467'] Almost as feeble as Michael (Hey, I'm the new Bobby Darrin) Bubble. Music for money's sake. Sorry, rant over, back in me box!. [/quote] Ok, he is no Sinatra, but feeble he is not. Well..IMHO Live he can do the business, he is certainly at home with Jazz (Big Bands). I am not really into most of his pop offerings, but he is certainly at home with 'The Tunes'. It all comes natural to him, nothing is forced. [media]http://youtu.be/T6Pg408cqoE[/media]

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1478081298' post='3166542'] Go back & listen to the 'I'm Nearly Famous' album - particularly ;Devil Woman'. G. [/quote] Yes, 70's was a good time for him.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1478017336' post='3166046'] Peter May has been Cliff's drummer since 1988, I'm pretty sure it's him on the ROB record. I met Pete at a studio I worked at as house engineer in the mid-80s and thought him a pretty extraordinary player (and all-round top bloke), one of those drummers who can play metronomically accurately or with as much feel as you could want. Googling around, I found this interview from a few years ago about the various work he's done with emphasis on West End gigs - an interesting read and insight into that world. [url="http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/story.asp?StoryID=3135"]http://www.mikedolbe...sp?StoryID=3135[/url] [/quote] You have a PM...Again... [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1478011742' post='3165977'] Who's in his band for this album. This song has great feel (I don't really like the lead playing) I've googled it but I just can't find who is in the band, or at least on the single [/quote] It might possibly be some Nashville Studio players.

I listen to all of it. Some Instruments jump out straight away, like on an intro hook etc.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477930825' post='3165345'] Interesting, thanks lowdown. I'll have a look at the interview tonight after Only Connect! [/quote] Ok, sorted. Just sent you a PM. Paul Westwood - Original version. Mo Foster - Updated version

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477928395' post='3165325'] The thit plockens: I think that's an early version, fretless, and therefore (according to my theory) Dill Katz. I attach him to the Bergerac music because when the series was running there was a music video (presumably made by the Beeb) of the theme showing the musicians, with DK on fretless. Of course, we could have been hearing Mo Foster and seeing someone else... [/quote] One reason reason I assumed it was Mo (apart from some interviews), was back then, Guitarist Ray Russell was also writing some cues on the show (although George Fenton composed the themes) They were all good friends and worked a lot together (from what I have read). Maybe 'Rich' Moderator might have some info. He did an interview with Mo Foster for Basschat (a very good read, actually). [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/page__p__2322435__hl__mo%20foster%20interview__fromsearch__1#entry2322435"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2322435[/url] EDIT: I just emailed Ray Russell to see if he can offer up anything.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477926735' post='3165309'] Try this, note fretted gliss @ 0.03 - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9iyPEJ4ELw[/media] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/quote] Ah..ok. A full track version. This is the version I thought was Mo Foster (The opening titles cue)[/font][/size] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b3FLCpu8bk [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#222222"][size=2]I believe 'Rich' (moderator) interviewed him for Basschat, maybe he knows.[/size][/color][/font][/size] [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#222222"][size=2]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/[/size][/color][/font][/size]

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477923833' post='3165271'] I think we're both right - I didn't know this before, but it seems there are two versions - one Foster (fretted) and one Katz (fretless). [/quote] Any links for the fretted version ? I have never heard a fretted version. It would be interesting to compare them. I know that there were two or three alternative arrangements over the various seasons.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477920908' post='3165252'] Fretless bassist on Bergerac was Dill Katz - one of those bits of trivia you pick up along the way :-) [/quote] Learn something everyday. I thought it was 'Mo Foster'. Another one of my favourite Film Themes, 'Exodus'. The video says 'Henry Mancini', but the composer is Ernest Gold. Pretty rousing and dramatic. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32YPozK5Y-0[/media]